INTERMEDIATE TECHNICAL TRAINING

(2 DAY WORKSHOP)

This course is geared toward the individual who already has a foundation in film handling and basic projection room procedures and wants to further enhance their technical skills. Areas covered include: film platter timing and adjustment, film shutter timing, proper procedure for checking Dolby sound levels and the running of test tone and buzz track. Film formats and the concept of image sizes and apertures in conjunction with RP40 picture alignment test film is demonstrated with each participant threading and running test film loops. Troubleshooting a xenon power supply (rectifier) and the replacement and tapping of diodes is covered.

More in depth aspects of digital projection will also be addressed, including programming and lamp replacement.

Throughout the course emphasis is placed upon proper equipment parts terminology and definitions with a review of the A & B Sound Chain components.